dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking

Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.

having a smooth, rich texture like cream

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things

to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward

At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.

the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space

showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving

Able to perceive or feel things.

quick to notice things; watchful; attentive

prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else

A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.

The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.

at a later time; subsequently

Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

a large cave or chamber in a cave

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

to create, produce, or construct something

To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.

To make certain that something will happen or be the case.

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.

used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened

a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds

to make ready; to get something ready for use

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval

Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them

a silly or stupid person; to trick someone

an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged

offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act

A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.

A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush

A brother or sister.

a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression

A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.

impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable

to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine

an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration

Harm, damage, impairment.

Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.

to go into or through something; to understand something deeply

A small roller used for curling hair.

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use

the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality

security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss

Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position

a place where an event or activity takes place

a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion

full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable

A person who buys and uses goods and services.

to make or become less strong or powerful

to spread a rumor or report widely

to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

edible seed of the almond tree

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

happening at the right time; punctual

a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state

A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.

the district where a person was born or originally comes from

The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.

responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active

a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

thinking only about yourself and not about others

The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.

a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic

A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.

a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose

a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language

extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity

to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

tree-shaped or branching like a tree

the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence

treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged

Capable of movement or locomotion.

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

To scold or criticize someone harshly.

An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.

the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research

Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.

An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.

a part of the body that performs a specific function

based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference

The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper

A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.

A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.